Thankful for TikTok: November Trends

This week on the pod the ladies start off by discussing their respective trips to Applebees before moving on to the stories of @reesamteesa taking TikTok by storm. Dena highlights videos by @himollysl, @therealoverlee, @brandyaly, and @champbailie and Catalina, who has no idea what is going on, puts a damper on the fun. In the algorithm segment, both girls have been watching a lot of Beyoncé Texas Hold ‘Em dances by creators like @smoothjasmine, @matt8mccall, @gardinerbrothers, and even @djkhaled. Catalina also shares @glutenbergbible’s Bookshelf Bourbon video. @madihart starts a stitch trend about funny trauma with an excellent response by @youngblur, and Dena discusses a NYC go fund be to find a lost dog covered by @lostwithlucy. Next up is a Golden Girls audio trend including a video by @jade_herman, and the ladies close the episode with an amazing Monopoly Go reflection by @rehanashaus.   Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).

22 Helmi 202445min

This week on TikTok it’s all about the Superbowl, Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Usher, and Beyoncé! Dena and Catalina chat about game day outfits (@chiefs), Usher on roller skates (@joebrim), and the pros and cons of the Nickelodeon Superbowl Live Stream @actuallyautistickatie. @alexonthemic and friends react to the new Beyoncé album and @harrietpotter_ gives a hard hitting review of the half time performance. Dena’s algorithm is Tswift in Tokyo (@ayaya515_), and Catalina is getting content about Girl Scout Cookies (@byemilylynn). In the food trends segment the gals discuss @nushnan and friends’ adventure with the Red Lobster Unlimited Shrimp deal, and they close the episode discussing Universal Music Group’s decision to remove their music from the platform, with attempts by artists like @kristinchenoweth to provide royalty-free alternatives.   Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).

15 Helmi 202449min

Dena and Catalina start off the podcast this week chatting about the Grammys, with some high points– Tracy Chapman– and some low points–Celine Dion and Taylor Swift quickly making their way to TikTok. For the algorithm segment Catalina discusses the bad words in a bathroom mirror trend (@sobermama82383, @pearlinebrown1), and @saltandsagenutrition’s reflections on Hibachi. Dena shares how @christifritz and her husband have taken it a step further with their barefoot content (no pun intended) and brings us the Takeaway Song by @christycoysh. Next up @wishbonekitchen explains how to order meat from a butcher and Catalina discusses her attempt to use an iPhone strategy she learned from @hidomidocameraroll in real life. To close, the girls chat about some major drama on NYC and bagel TikTok, explained in detail by @brooklynbagelblog.   Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).

8 Helmi 202444min

Pookie is looking absolutely fire! The girls start of this week’s pod discussing all things Pookie and her husband, including their Friday night date night video (@campbellhuntpuckett) @pamelawurstvetrini’s breakdown of the difference between a Mr. Rogers type and a “yallsexual,” and even @kayak getting in on the bit. Dena’s algorithm is full of content by @rhcb.firebal and @grace_olivia_08’s parody of cake vs. real videos. Catalina keeps getting served Guess our Regina videos, and shares a satirical take on the trend by @swagmastertalia. She also gives a brief nod to IVANtok on her feed with a video by @today.iam.grateful. In the stitch segment the ladies feature a baby name video by @jenanels and for food they discuss both a blue soup by @mikessoupershortshow and the Miami beef case (elisa.schmieder1). To wrap up, they share their content creator of the week, @stinkyasher, and discuss the middle school beauty influencer trend.   Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).

1 Helmi 202447min

On this week’s podcast Dena welcomes back cohost Catalina after her hiatus in South America. In the algorithm segment Dena discusses the Ohio State University Dance Team, the 9 Month Cruise, and a video by @christifritz going barefoot while Catalina shares her perspective on the Stanley Water Bottle featuring @meredithzo.e’s jam jar alternative. The ladies introduce a new segment, IVANtok, discussing content by @tatyanathegreat14 and @nancymariemangano. Catalina explains how the Clean Girl aesthetic has been declared “out” and Mob Wife “in,” with videos by @trovlov, @longislandlibra, @maleyanichole. Then, Dena shares some TikTok drama revolving around @kytebaby and Catalina counters with the drama caused by the “I think I love this little life” audio trend, including one video by @paretay. The girls close the podcast with @theblackmanfamily’s video of their daughter in New York City and a chat about waste management.   Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).

25 Tammi 202448min

Special guest co-host Melrose is back in the building covering for Catalina again. Dena and Melissa start off discussing New Years Resolutions. Then, they explain the obsession with Neil the Seal Tok, featuring videos by @couriermail, @teebee2602, and @nieltheseal. They move on to what the algorithm has in store for them these days. For Dena, it’s North Sea Tok, with content from @theocean.0, and an Epcot drinking series from handshakebets. For Melissa, it’s some funny west coast coverage of the New Years “ball drop” with a video from coldcutsslicer. Lots of Times Square NYE coverage on TikTok, with videos from @mickmicknyc and @onetimessquarenyc. We loved a NYE video from @loganconover_. People are posting things that improved their life in 2023, featuring @meg_squats and @alexaaaval. Candied Fruit is also trending, we mention @rileighskitchen and @neebeex2. And shout out to Fudge List Tok, with a video from @sydney_benjamin.  Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).

4 Tammi 202432min

Filling in for Catalina this week while she basks in the glow of marital bliss is podcast co-founder, Melrose. Dena and Melissa start off discussing the best TikToks of 2023 including SwiftTok, the bold glamour filter, the old age filter, and Jay-Z still not being on TikTok. Then, they discuss the Royal Caribbean nine month Cruise Tok fascination. Featuring videos from @livingmy_bethlife, @pamelawurstvetrini, @marcsebastianf, @brittneymaee, @brodielancast3r, @brooklynschwetje, @angielinderman, @iambrandeelake, and @nadine.bower. Then, they move on to what the algorithm has in store for them these days. For Melissa, it’s mostly Tornado Tok, with a video from @airbornezaddy. For Dena, it’s Antarctica Tok, with content from @austincarter642 and @countingcountries. In the spirit of Christmas on TikTok, we discuss videos from @rachel.jones88 and @melmarshall12. And we wrap up with funny Food Tok videos from @njitalianmafia and @ntimmel.  Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).

28 Joulu 202346min

On this week’s episode of the pod the girls open with some important announcements about episodes to come. Catalina’s algorithm is all things Spotify Wrapped, including a video by Apple music stan @off__wyatt. Next, she recaps some videos of nightlife fashion in Manchester and London by @ruwbabes and @dinamimi59. Dena’s algorithm includes @alliegh508’s insider take on the Squid Games reality competition and some very controversial Louis Vuitton boots, reviewed by @unbeylievable.  After, the girls debate @meredithmlynch’s claim that TikTok is jumping the shark because of the TikTok Shop. The audio trend of the week is set to J-Lo’s Let’s Get Loud, with videos by @chloeorr7, @donblancoaventuras, and @powderyjinx. The content creator of the week is @thejeffcapps, in the food segment @yep4andy makes Chicken Kyiv, and they close the episode with a short discussion of the new 30 minute video format. Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).

7 Joulu 202343min